I appreciate the idea of hosting a show in a more obscure setting, such as an apartment or a public space. It is something that I never would have thought of outside of our class lecture and this article, and I feel that it was a very interesting read as far as learning about certain rules and regulations on such shows up in the Chicago area. I can see how it would be a very beneficial way to go about putting on a show as the artist could potentially have more control over what happens at their show while being able to pull away from gallery standards and rules. It opens up a whole new selection of options and a wider range of possibilities than one might necessarily get from a crisp, curated space. However, I can also see how it could be a very problematic situation in dealing with other people's schedules as well as the potential mess of dealing with the legal issues in certain cities and/or states. The possibility of becoming invasive could bring more trouble than its worth, which is why having both kinds of shows is very important and I appreciate Picard mentioning that.
All in all I believe that the concept of a DIY show is a positive thing, and I appreciate that this article put the pros and cons into perspective and referenced real events to show exactly the situations that could arise from hosting or throwing such kinds of shows alongside with more polished and professional settings. It was an interesting read though bits were hard to get into because of how the text was glitched.
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